How To Fix MSAM_CL032 - No user authorization to handle Business partner management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSAM_CL - Message Class for MSAM

• Message number: 032

• Message text: No user authorization to handle Business partner management

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSAM_CL032 - No user authorization to handle Business partner management ?

  The SAP error message MSAM_CL032 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to handle Business Partner Management tasks. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to business partners without the appropriate permissions assigned in their user profile.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The user has not been assigned the necessary roles that include permissions for Business Partner Management.
  The roles assigned to the user do not have the required authorization objects for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  Changes in the authorization roles or profiles that have not been updated or assigned correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSAM_CL032 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is experiencing the issue.
  Check the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization objects are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them. This typically involves:
  
  Identifying the correct role that includes Business Partner Management authorizations.
  Assigning the role to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Roles:
  
  If the user has the correct role but still encounters the error, you may need to modify the role to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the role has the appropriate authorizations for Business Partner Management (e.g., B_BUPA_GRP, B_BUPA_RLT, etc.).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities. For Business Partner Management, relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  B_BUPA_GRP: Business Partner Group
  B_BUPA_RLT: Business Partner Relationship
  B_BUPA_DUN: Business Partner Data
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Business Partner Management and authorization concepts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSAM_CL032 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks related to Business Partner Management.